The Liberators – John Breen & Nicholas Kessler

The Liberators offer three levels of classes in long-form improvisation. The beginning level focuses on acceptance, listening, editing, scene initiation, commitment and group mind – taught by Nicholas Kessler. The intermediate level introduces finding and heightening the game, making strong choices, calling back and support – taught by John Breen. The advanced class moves into mastering the game and callbacks, enhanced support work, individual feedback and creating an energy-packed long-form set – taught by John Breen. Eligibility to progress from level to level is dependent on staff approval. Most students must complete each level at least twice.

Sketch comedy writing class is taught by John Breen, where he emphasizes originality rather than formula. Pushing the game, unbridled heightening, character subtlety, keeping it short & sweet and rewriting are the hallmarks to Breen’s approach.